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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I love The Girl On the Train!! Definitely a page Turner! I actually liked the end, at least there was a proper ending, some books leave me sooo frustrated!! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Hope you liked it Dudette!! I thought it was a great thriller! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I've yet to try Phillipa Gregory, but next on the list is The King's Concubine by Anne O'Brien, in a similar vein to PG I believe?! For now, I've just started I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes! So far AMAZING! X
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    Whats for breakfast?

    I had Quorn sausages with mushrooms and grilled tomatoes. Stonking x
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Shezam I am EXACTLY the same!! It's a great way to get to sleep if you have problems dropping off, but no good if you actually want to get any reading done heheee! Enjoy, it's a goodun! xx
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    It's just something a couple of us started up in work Michelle ! We meet every 4 to 6 weeks in Costa and it's just lighthearted chat followed by lots of gossip lol! I love that it makes you explore things you may not normally go for!! xx
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm still reading The Confession by John Grisham, but I met with my book club today and we have chosen 2 books, I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes, and The King's Concubine by Anne O'Brien, both very different but I love trying all sorts of different genres, it's great!! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I've finished Stalkers which I thoroughly enjoyed, and now I'm on The Confession by John Grisham!! x
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Sounds good!! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Glad you enjoyed Philomena Michelle!! It was a goodun! I got a lot out of it! What are you reading next? XxX
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Nowt wrong with that!! x
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Ooh it looks good!! Great reviews!! Will pop on neverending list!! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm still only half way through Stalkers due to diversion namely the Lose Weight Now book!! Will try and finish it over next couple of days!! I will check out The Missing One xx
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Veered away from Stalkers today and read Allen Carr ( the stop smoking man not the comedian) Lose Weight Now!!! It's a fascinating book and we'll worth a read!! Makes a lot of sense but difficult to apply ALL the principles properly but wish I could!! I think it will help me in my weight loss...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Hehe stalk away, that's the beauty of a forum - I love the idea of chatting to others and getting inspiration for something you may never have thought of trying before, whether food, books or something else!!! With books I love trying different genres! I would never have read sci-fi in the past...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Great!! I'm half way through Stalkers!! Are you stalking me? We're reading the same books lmao! What are you reading next? I'm going to go for The Confession, then thought I'd have a total change of genre and read The King's Concubine by Anne O'Brien, a bit of historical fiction! But I also...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Ooh Shezam I hope you enjoy Stalkers- I'm enjoying it so far! Biting my nails already though!! And Jojojo I hope you like The Girl on the Train!! It's a good thriller!! Next on my list is The Confession by John Grisham as it came recommended and I've never got round to reading any of his stuff x
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Really loved The Martian!! Now moving onto Stalkers by Paul Finch. A crime author who is totally new to me but came recommended!! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Mine is also very long!!! Next on my list is Stalkers by Paul Finch, a crime thriller! He's been highly recommended so I'm going to give it a go!! Then The Confession by John Grisham, as I've never read any of his either, and recently a friend claimed that it was the best book she'd ever...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Quarter-way report....REALLY enjoying it!! Despite the sometimes over my head science stuff, the narrator explains it so well that I actually somehow seem to understand it!! It's very compelling reading as you keep wanting to turn the page (or in my case tap the screen!!!) to find out just how...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    It's not something I would normally choose to read, but I heard about it on the radio and then saw reviews on Amazon, you know what it's like - 'people who read this also liked ... ' and so I got sucked in! So very excited - I will report back midway through! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Just finished The Girl On the Train- a great psychological thriller - really enjoyed it!! The Martian by Andy Weir next which is about a man who is stuck on Mars!! It has great reviews! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I've finished The Miniaturist which was great, Waterstones book of the year 2014! Something a bit different! Now I'm on The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins which is very fascinating so far!! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I read the book first before watching the film! Love both (but cried!) but they are so different! The book is definitely more detailed and focuses much more on his life in America from baby to adulthood! The film only touches on that! X
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    BBQ pulled pork from the SW website - it's really yummy x
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I loved The Husband's Secret! And have The Fifteen Lives... lined up on my Kindle!! X
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Salmon and corn chowder from the Economy Gastronomy cookbook, but adding less cream than the recipe says!
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Have just finished The Casual Vacancy! Really impressed with the writing and as usual the characters, as J.K.Rowling does so brilliantly, but the book was very dark!! A bunch of unhappy dysfunctional families, not a happy soul amongst them!! I've now started The Miniaturist by Jessie...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm delighted to discover that The Casual Vacancy has been televised and will be aired next week!! That was great timing...so if anyone fancies reading it, now's a good time! X
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    I had Quorn mince and veg curry with rice and some mango chutney - sooo good!! And free!
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Really enjoying The Casual Vacancy but taking me a while to get my head around all the characters!! Warming up now though!! I'm going to have to read The Girl on the Train!! Sounds fascinating!! But next on my list is The Miniaturist!!! Sounds really different and a best seller at the moment x
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Binky Bonk I loved The Silkworm, just as much as The Cuckoo's Calling! Can't wait for her next one to come out! I read that she plans to write 7 in the series !!! I'm now reading The Casual Vacancy (JK Rowling) so then I'll have read all of her books!!
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    Whats for breakfast?

    One slice of Lidl rye loaf, with 2 poached eggs, grilled bacon , grilled tomato and wilted spinach.
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm a quarter of the way through The Silkworm - thoroughly enjoying that too!! Im really warming to Strike and Robin- they make an intriguing duo and I just LOVE RB/JKR's characterisation. The story is looking to be another goodun! Can't wait for the third! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Thoroughly enjoyed Robert Galbraith (J.K.Rowling)'s The Cuckoo's Calling!! Great characterisation as expected and brilliant storyline!! I'm now on his/her second, The Silkworm which is proving to be good too! He/she is writing more and they're going to be televised on BBC!!! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Finished Lynda Bellingham's book- really glad I read it-something just told me to!! Sad but startlingly honest, with a touch of humour to help her cope with her loved ones' pain! Inspiring! I've now started A Cuckoo's Calling which so far is gripping me!! In true J.K. Rowling style the...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Just finished reading 'Daughter' which I really enjoyed! Had a book club meeting yesterday and a really good discussion about it! Our next book is going to be 'the Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (pseudoname J.K. Rowling). It's had rave reviews so will be interesting to see how she fares...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Ooh Ginger Bread Girl I'll be interested to hear what you think of Leaving Time- I have that one lined up! X Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    My pleasure Michelle!! Long time no see, I've been a bit rubbish at circulating around the boards for a while! Hope you're keeping well!! Yes I was surprised how different the book was!! Nearly all of it is from the American adopters side and about Michael's new life!! It's interesting to...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Just finished Philomena which was very good and very sad. Very different to the film also if anyone has seen that as it concentrates mostly on Michael's life with his adoptive parents in America rather than Philomena's search for him which is what the film is all about. Now on Daughter by Jane...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Loved Gone Girl!!!! Was quite impressed with the film too but the book is ALWAYS better. Now reading Philomena which is so sad but so insightful!! Watched that film too but the book goes into far more depth about what was going on in the world politically surrounding the subject and sees it all...
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    Anyone with around a stone to lose?

    That's brilliant Hippo! Where there's a will there's definitely a way! Its a nice feeling seeing that gain that crept up on us diminishing! I will have a good look at your food diary! Do you use the ww app too? I'm obsessed with it and it's definitely keeping me on track! I used to keep a food...
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    Anyone with around a stone to lose?

    Great Hippo let's do this!! Sorry to hear about your gain but we both know that a gain can usually be reversed in a week if we put our minds to it!! You haven't far to go now so keep at it!! Social situations are the biggest challenge aren't they, but I think if we can eat right when it's all...
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    Anyone with around a stone to lose?

    Hi there, any chance I can join in? I've just lost 16lb on WW and have 12 1/2 lb to go to get back to the Goal of 10 st 10 lb I got to on Slimming World a couple of years ago. I lost 5 st 2 lb on SW but put 1 1/2 st of it back on after losing my Mum. Been really struggling since to get back...
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    anyone in the 11s trying to get in to the 10s?

    Hi there anyone mind if I hop aboard?! My story- I joined Slimming World in October 2009 and took almost 2 years to lose 5 st 2lb to get to my target of 10 st 10 lb in Sept 2011. I managed to keep it all off for a year and then my Mum passed away from ovarian cancer. I lost focus and gained...
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    Thinking of defecting from SW to WW....

    I know what you mean Charl, for me I feel I know where i am with WW- even though I lost a lot overall on SW I was always wondering if I was overdoing certain foods (mainly the carby stuff) just because they were free. Now I find I'm automatically having tons of fruit n veg so that I can get more...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    An inspiring autobiography by the comedian Francesca Martinez called 'what the **** is normal'? A very interesting read xx Sent from my GT-I8190N using MiniMins.com mobile app
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    Thinking of defecting from SW to WW....

    Hi Charl27 great to hear it's suiting you too!! I really can't knock SW because it did its job for me but now I've tried WW and am feeling so motivated and excited it's also working for me and sorting my lifestyle! The point counting makes me feel in control and satisfies my OCD!!! X Sent from...
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    Thinking of defecting from SW to WW....

    Amy are you still posting? Id love to hear how you're getting on xx Sent from my GT-I8190N using MiniMins.com mobile app
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    Thinking of defecting from SW to WW....

    Hi everyone, I read this thread and knew I had to hop aboard!! I have just started WW 3 weeks ago (3rd WI wed morning). I lost 5 st 5 lb on SW over 2 years 2009-2011. Kept it all off for a further year and then my Mum died. I quickly gained 1 1/2 stone and then went back to SW Jan last year...
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    Alpen Light Alert!!!!

    Oh no and the lemon drizzle ones sound soooo yummyyyy!! X Sent from my GT-I9300 using MiniMins.com mobile app
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    sorry , just wondering are baked beans free?

    Baked beans are great! Along with eggs and mushy peas (not actually eaten together!!) they are one of the top foods I would say 'save me' from losing the plot when I have a snack attack! Filling and free- what's not to like (apart from windypops)! X Sent from my GT-I9300 using MiniMins.com...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. So far very compelling and mysterious ! Well written and definitely a page turner. Sent from my GT-I9300 using MiniMins.com mobile app
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I read The Island on holiday! ! But I wasn't in Crete lol! I did go to Spinalonga once though as a teenager- but it would mean so much more to me if I visited now! X Sent from my GT-I9300 using MiniMins.com mobile app
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    Red's diary - yes, I'm back and I'm going to meetings

    Hey Red, I'm back!!!!! Thanks for your message on my thread!! Things have been stressful and busy but I'm surviving!! I have gone into more detail on my thread so I won't go over it all again my fingers are getting tired!!! I'm very impressed and proud of you hun I see you have lost over 1...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hey folks, the prodigal son (well daughter) returns!!! Life has been topsy turvy with the car saga continuing- it really is a logistical nightmare sharing a car living out in the sticks with very infrequent buses into town, and I don't even work in town! We are still waiting on the insurance...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hehe well I must say I LOVE sprouts so much I would be quite happy having a big bowl of them with white pepper and call it a meal!! Yum yum! Im struggling to think of a veg I don't love- I used to detest broad beans as a child and now I love them! Maybe green peppers- I find them bitter and...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 3- Day 4- Friday 1st February 2013. Breakfast- 2 Golden Syrup Weetabix (HEXb + 2 syns) with 125 ml skimmed milk (1/3 HEXa) and a sliced banana. Lunch- Boots Shapers sushi (3 syns), Boots Shapers Chocolate fudge bar (5 syns). An apple (guess who's been out shopping today!!) Had to take dh...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi Lisa, I knew the cottage cheese had syns in it which is why I estimated 0.5 syns for the amount I had XXXX Thanks for looking it up though, they do seem to vary a lot don't they!! And sometimes the ones which you would think had syns in them don't!! XXXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 3- Day 3- Thursday 31st January 2013. Unexpected day off but thought I was a night shift tonight so slept a lot of the day. Before going to bed after shift AM- 3 Ryvita wholewheat Crackerbread (3/5 HEXb) with Tesco light choices cottage cheese with pineapple (0.5 syns). Got up 1pm for a...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    I normally have an unsmoked one from Sainsburys and have never had a too salty one from there and I never boil it first xxxxxx
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Grwww me too! Well you know all about them then! XxxX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    So sorry to offend you hunnybun with talk of my furry little green angels!!
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    Red's diary - yes, I'm back and I'm going to meetings

    Well done hun on another great loss! You sound like youre really embracing this and trying lots of new foods and ideas! I think this is the key as its when we get bored and uninspired that we start to lose the will!! I have the curry heaven cookbook! What's the chicken coconut soup like? It...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    [COLOR=#800080][SIZE=4]Week 3- Day 2- Wednesday 30th January 2013. Breakfast- 3 WW sausages (3 syns), lean bacon no fat, baked beans, cherry tomatoes and 2 egg omelette. Smokey BBQ sauce (1 syn). Lunch- A slice of gammon- just cooked a big joint of gammon yum yum- that will keep us going for...
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    Red's diary - yes, I'm back and I'm going to meetings

    Hey Hun, I'm so glad that what I said helped!! I can't claim to be perfect, but I can claim to be a real human being and have a life!!! And I don't believe that real human beings with lives can shift a lot of weight in a matter of weeks and sustain it without being totally miserable!! So often...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks ladies xxx Well the scales are showing a further 2 lb off this morning so I wish i was weighing today instead! Oh well its all good because it will keep me on the straight and narrow gor next week in hope of a nice one xxxxxxxx
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Yaay all done!! I have posted in more depth on your Fred!! I'm sure the figures will be ok, Dai is pretty on the mark with it all! In fact im not sure what the accountant does for his £400 fee each year as we put all the legwork in! XxX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 3- Day 1- Tuesday 29th January 2013. Day off. Breakfast- 2 Weetabix golden syrup (HEXb + 2 syns) with skimmed mik (1/3 HEXa). A banana. Lunch- 3 Weight Watchers sausages (3 syns) with mashed potato (small amount of skimmed milk from allowance) and 2 dry fried eggs. Brown sauce (2 syn )...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi folks Kally you have eyes like a hawk to spot dem Brussels Sprouts!! And very yummy they were too! And my farts smelt of roses of course!!! Well ladies I lost 1 lb this week (WI last night! ) The reason for rubbish communication is that we've been up to our neck in tax return work! I spent a...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Exercise is something i really have to psyche myself up for, it doesnt come naturally. To be honest when I lost the 5 stone it was mainly through diet and not an awful lot of exercise, although im on my feet a lot in work. Now I want to shift 1 1/2 stone I would like to tone up and get into...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 2- Day 6- Sunday 27th January 2013. Breakfast - 2 boiled eggs with 5 Ryvita Crackerbreads (HEXb). A banana. Lunch- Syn free homemade vegetable soup with rice added. Big bowl. A turkish delight Mullerlight. Snack- 1 digestive biscuit (3.5 syns) and an SW Rocky Road HIFI bar (3 syns)...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi Lisa, well I feel like ive eaten well on plan and haven't really wanted any naughties (that won't last hehe) but despite the lack of synnage the scales aren't budging!! I have done hours of walking involving short bursts of running, along the beach and up over hills, id say ive done 14 miles/...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Looks like we have the retired mentality already!! That can't be good!! No I think its more about personality!! We're peas in a pod when it comes to leaving things til the very last minute!! We were both the same with college/uni work , working through the night! I think some of us in life need...
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    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Hi hunny how are you? Is your weekend going well? I'm full of anxiety about the tax return as Dai and I are both procrastinating about it!! I sorted out some paperwork yesterday but we have both shyed away from it today- very naughty!!! I went off on a 2 1/2 hour walk and Dai did bits and bobs-...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 2- Day 5- Saturday 26th January 2013. Breakfast- 2 Shredded Wheat (HEXb) with hot skimmed milk (1/3 HEXa) and a sliced banana. Lunch- Large bowl of syn free vegetable soup (yup same one!!) and I stirred in some rice that was left over from the curry last night- I like rice in soups!! A...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    How strange, I was convinced I posted yesterday (Friday)s food diary here but apparently not!!! Oh well, it was a good day!! I had 2 Weetabix for breakfast (HEXb) with hot milk (skimmed- 1/3 HEXa) and a sliced banana. For lunch I had 2 bowls of syn free vegetable soup (we're still on the same...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hey hun, tricks aren't too bad thanks!!! Food going well, and doing TONS of walking, also been very much on the go in work but scales are misbehaving for some reason!! It could be the exercise thing- it always does it to me!! I really do feel in better shape and clothes feeling looser on me...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Way to go DD!!! Proud of my fellow Devonshire maid!! There's nothing like a loss to put a spring in your step is there!! I'm employed by NHS as a nurse, AND self-employed with regards to our holiday cottages. I just wish I didn't have to do the horrible tax return! To be fair to DH he does...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Morning Kal and other lovely visitors!!! Happy weekend! ! It is for me Im off!!! But unfortunuately doing booorrring tax return!! Spent all of yesterday sorting paperwork and today and tomorrow its all about entering data into spreadsheets! Have to get it to accountant Monday bluurrrggghhh...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Do not fear, there are some in my fridge lined up for a meal very soon....just gotta work out how and when!!! XxxxX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 2- Day 4- Thursday 24th January- Working 12-8. Early breakfast- 2 Weetabix (HEXb) and 125 ml skimmed milk (1/3 HEXa) (warmed) with a sliced banana and sweetener. Late morning before going to work- A little vegetable soup (see yest). Large fish sushi from Tesco Express (4.5 syns). Work...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Food plan had to change slightly!! I didn't have the Weetabix and banana because I only got the one break later on but to be honest didnt need the Weetabix! My omelette filled me up!! I LOVE omelettes! !! XxxxX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Im determined to try it sometime!!!! XxxX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi Lisa, it was yummy but very simple - something you can knock up in a few minutes if you have roast chicken breast to hand!! Great for a speedy option for work and can also be eaten cold like a pasta salad! XxxX
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    Red's diary - yes, I'm back and I'm going to meetings

    Hey Red, I strongly believe that its not good to get regular big losses! Our bodies just aren't designed to lose so quickly and its very rare for people to keep off a large amount of weight that's been lost that quickly!! Because they've had to be extremely strict with themselves and as humans...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 2- Day 2- Wednesday 23rd January 2013- Working 7.30am- 3.30pm. Early breakfast before work- 3 egg baked bean omelette with cherry tomatoes. Work break- Fresh tagliatelle (1.5 syns) with leftover roast chicken (cut into strips) and passata with basil. An Activia fruits of the forest 0%...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Baked beans give you wings dontchya know....!!!! XXXXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hey Red didn't you see my indepth reply (on the last page 214!!) It tells you all you need to know about my infamous baked bean omelette lol XXXXXX I shall be having one for breakfast before work tomorrow!! I'll be whizzing around the unit!!! XXXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 2- Day 1- Tuesday 22nd January 2013. Working 12-8pm. Late breakfast- 3 Ryvitas (hint of chilli- HEXb) with 2 boiled eggs. 2 clementines and an apple. Work break- Home made chilli that I cooked at the weekend (0.5 syns for portion) with McCains jacket potato (1 syn). A small Activia 0%...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks lovely ladies!!! XXXXX Didn't keep a food diary yesterday! Not that I didn't have a good day- I actually kept it really really light! It was just a disjointed one, and was busy and didn't keep track properly!! Tut tut!!XX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks Red, Cooking in advance is definitely the way to go because yoy always have meals and snacks to hand without having to wait! You can freeze things and you can take portions of things to work! Your stuff sounds great! How do you make chicken liver pate? Baked bean omelettes do what...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Good new peeps!! I lost 5.5 lb this week my first WI!!! I'm very pleased because although I'm not a great believer in churning out big losses, it did feel good on my first week as it's given me the boost I needed to start me off!! I feel even more motivated now XXXXXXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi Kals, The snow was really coming down quite heavy around Gatwick!! We were going to stay for an hour or so with them and have a meal but we had to make quite a speedy getaway and head back West ASAP before we ran into real problems!! M25 and anything East of it was getting bad by late...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi chica They got off fine - their flight left at 8ish so we can breathe a sigh of relief! She's in her 70s and he's 80, we feel very responsible as we'd sent them away!! Just want everything to go smoothly and we always seem to be jinxed with trips and timing!! Just hope they land ok!! And get...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 1- Day 6- Sunday 20th January 2013. Day off. Late breakfast before driving to Gatwick!- 3 egg baked bean omelette!!! Love these as they set me up for the day!!! Snack in car- Small banana and a Special K chewy bar (HEXb). Late afternoon in Premier Inn- Chicken Caesar salad- very yummy...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 1- Day 5- Saturday 19th January 2013 Day off. I've gone about this the wrong way! I didn't write it down as I went along (writing this retrospectively on Sunday) and I simply can't remember all the details so I'm not going to try!! All I know is that throughout the day I did quite well...
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    Red's diary - yes, I'm back and I'm going to meetings

    Hey hunny food is looking good!! Keep it up, it's not easy when you're busy but you look like you're organising yourself pretty well!! Hope you've had a good weekend! H XXXXXXXX
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    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Boys and their toys eh?!?! It's so funny the things they quibble over and then go and spend a fortune on something without a second thought!! I suppose I can be the same!! I resent Dai spending on pints in the pub but I will sometimes buy a top I really like for £30 and think it's no big deal...
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    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Hey hun sorry I haven't called in for a few days!! Am I right in assuming you didn't get away for the weekend?! It's such a bummer this weather isn't it!! We drove from our house in Swansea to Gatwick and home today as we took Dai's Mum and Stepdad there to a Premier Inn as they are flying early...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks Bevvers!! I'm feeling fantastically motivated and back behind the wheel!! Self control is very empowering I should try it more often hehe!!XXXXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    So sorry I kept meaning to do it but got sidetracked at least 5 thousand times!! I have now cut and pasted what I saved yesterday XXXXXXXXXXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 1- Day 4 - Friday 18th January 2013. Day off. Breakfast- early 5.30am- 2 oatcakes (4.5 syns) with low fat soft cheese (approx 1/5 HEXa). 8.30am- A banana and a pineapple Activia 0% Snackpot!! Wanted porridge but we had a 2 hour powercut!! I was NOT a happy bunny!! But at least I have my...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 1- Day 3- Thursday 17th January 2013- Day off. Breakfast- 1 Ryvita with hint of chilli (2 syns) with a little low fat soft cheese (approx 1/6th HEXa) and cherry tomatoes. 2 boiled eggs. A banana. Lunch- Pea & ham soup (left over from day before- really filling and yummy!) Didn't have...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Ooh it was blimmin gorgeous Claire!!! Really thick and chunky. I could eat like that everyday!! And there really was no need for bread- I'd rather have a slightly bigger portion of the soup!! Hope you're having a good week hun Hevs XXXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi DD, so lovely to see you back again!! I've been to and from Devon like a yoyo during recent months, but for all the wrong reasons (or the right reasons depending on how you look at it lol)!! Hope you're coping OK and like me are trying to see 2013 as a fresh start!! It's only a date on a...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Lisa I've just tried to PM you but there's no space left in your inbox- you're obviously far to popular lol!!!! Ive cut and pasted into a safe place so once you've given me the nod I'll paste it back into a message to you! Thanks for the chat xxxxxxxx
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 1- Day 2- Wednesday 16th Jan 2013. Working 12-8. Early morning- an apple. Late morning before work- a 3-egg smoked salmon omelette. Didn't have a break as such in work so had half a wholemeal chicken sandwich (bread HEXb, filling estimated 4 syns). An M&S chunky chocolate biscuit (6...
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    Red's diary - yes, I'm back and I'm going to meetings

    Thanks LL!! Actually it was 15 st 12 lb, so that's even better! I'd have been devastated if I'd let myself go back up to anywhere near that! I only say that because it would have been so disappointing to undo the hard work I'd put in! I'm hoping to get rid of the first stone pretty fast, but...
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    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Hey Claire, Sorry it's taken me so flippin long to get back here!! Sooooo much has gone on and my head has been all over the place, hence the nice big hefty gain!!! Oh well I have to look at it positively and draw on my past success to guide me through this once more! Luckily it's a lot less to...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks so much Lisa for sharing that with me. Mum's was ovarian cancer and she was diagnosed 3 1/2 years before she passed away. We knew from the start that she had been diagnosed too late (after being mis-diagnosed 2 years before!!!! That's another story...sigh!!!) Mum was realistic from the...
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    Red's diary - yes, I'm back and I'm going to meetings

    Hi there Red/Melissa!! Thanks so much for the warm welcome back, and may I return the greeting!!! How cool that we are restarting together?!!! Yes I'm kicking myself that I have let things slip due to recent events and let the pounds pile on, but on the positive side, and we MUST focus on that...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thank you hun thats really sweet of you to pop by and say that!! So sorry to hear about your Mum- so you're going through it too. Was it expected? Mine had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer 3 1/2 years previously. Long illness and took us on a roller coaster journey that's for sure! Is your...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Week 1- Day 1- Tues 15th Jan 2013. Working 12-8. Brunch before work- 3 egg omelette with smoked salmon. A large portion of steamed broccoli. A fat free strawberry Activia yogurt 125g. Late afternoon work break- A Chinese Mugshot. A cherry bakewell HIFI bar. (HEXb). A peach fat free...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi again ladies!! Well I've just got back from a mega busy day in work and the hubster is trying to get me to join him to watch something on the telly! He's not used to this me working in the evenings lark- it's been so long hehe!! So just a flying visit and to jot down my NEW food diary!!! Yes...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hey Ladies.....so I'm back!!!! Thank you for all your support I appreciate it so much and hope none of you think I've been ungrateful or ignorant!! I just haven't been in the right frame of mind to chat about weight loss when it's been the last thing on my mind. I'm sure it would have been the...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks ladies! A very tough time and couldn't prepare for how truly bizarre and devastating it feels!! It comes over me in waves, and the same for Dad and Matt! XxX Thanks for your support XxX Will be back in full Minis flow soon XxX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi Kals and all the rest of you lovely ladies who chat with me and visit me here, even though I've been useless lately! So sorry I haven't been on Minis for a while - I've been finding life incredibly tough recently due to the illness of my Mum. But I will be back in full swing soon! Sadly Mum...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Just laughing at something Michael McIntyre said- that when we love a book we refer to it as a 'page turner'.....but that a page turner would be the absolute MINIMUM he would expect from a book...otherwise it would resemble more of a block than a book lol! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I've read The Return but not The Thread, although it is on the ol' Kindle! No they're completely different stories! The Return is about the Spanish Civil War and The Thread is about a huge fire that happened in the second capital city of Greece. All historical fiction basically, right up my...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    That sounds interesting Mogs! Have you read The Island by Victoria Hislop? Also about a leper colony on an island off Crete, it's brilliant! X Also meant a lot to me as I went there when I was 13 xxx
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks Bev, Honey & Kals for the latest positive vibes! Unfortunately Mum & Dad won't be coming to CP- it's pretty certain now! She vomited again this morning and the abdo pain is no better! Today she had a long line inserted as they can't get venflons into her anymore as a result of all the...
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    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Wow 3 up after hols is pretty good hun! Glad you enjoyed your break in t'caravan! So tis the end of the hols and a fresh start for everyone! All the best with your new WW class and new job! Not long to go now! X
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks girls! And hi Claire hope all well, off to visit your Fred now...xxx
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Brilliant! Good work Punk Star! X
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    A big vat of it, and all completely free! I'm going to end up freezing loads as I've made so much, but that'll be my next few work meals sorted!
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    I've made a veg chilli- it has lots in it- Quorn mince, onion, garlic, a whole red chilli (including seeds), aubergine, courgette, mushrooms, peppers, fresh tomatoes, passata, red kidney beans in chilli sauce, cannellini beans, tommy puree, tommy ketchup, stock, tabasco, chilli powder, S&P...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Yes thanks Donna it does make perfect sense, which is why I feel we shouldnt go if they can't go! My parents said they'll be offended if we don't go, even if we go and see them instead!! They don't want the booking wasted and they want is to enjoy it! Anyway, a glimmer of good news...Because Mum...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I think it's because it's a totally new genre for me- unlike anything I would normally read! Also I've been really busy lately, and had a lot going on with Mum which also takes up a lot of thinking space and consumes you, so maybe if I was able to sit down for long periods I would become more...
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    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Hi Claire hope all OK with you sweetie! When do you start the new job? X
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    25th Wedding Anniversary

    Just stumbled across this! Happy Silver Anniversary hun! The photos are great and glad you had such a lovely time celebrating in style! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    The first one Michelle! X
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Hi hun, I'm well impressed with your new posts!! The ideas are ALL great and as usual the pics look delicious! I'm so going to have a go at the sausage n egg Mcmuffin! Ingenius! And at 2.5 syns plus HEXs its impressive stuff! Hope your week is going well hun! I just want to say thanks for all...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Yeah its difficult to know what the right thing to do is! It feels so wrong to be living it up at Center Parcs which was only booked for my parents 40th anniv in the first place, by my parents so we could all be together! It couldn't be worse timing, but of course evil old cancer doesnt care...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    STILL reading Game of Thrones! I can't believe it's taking me so long! I hate to say it but I'm struggling with it and don't know why as it has such rave reviews! When I pick it up I enjoy it- it's well written and the characterisation (there are many many characters) is brilliant, but somehow...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    I can't thank you guys enough for this support ! I spoke to her this evening - she feels very unwell and down in the dumps . My Brother has gone down for a couple of days which I'm really pleased about because she often thinks he doesn't care about her- he's a closed book and doesn't exhibit...
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    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Whoooohoooo, Babybear day!! I say 3 days over! X
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Well when you put it like that.....lmao! Thanks for the vote of confidence though Donna! You know how to put a spring in this gal's step!! XxX
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Aw stop it lol *blushes*! I've been called a few things but wise isn't high on the list lol xxx
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thank you thank you thank you thank you ladies!! Mum has ended up in hospital again today!! Throwing up, weak (despite 2 units of blood yest), shaky and more black stools! Biopsy results from stomach ulcer were inconclusive as the biopsy consisted of dead cells! But did reveal a fungal...
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Im glad you don't loathe yourself hun as this isn't good! I would say I'm somewhere in the middle of self-loathing and self- liking! X
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks all for your amazing support! I know that much worse is to come so please bear with me- if you don't mind I hope to stick around and chat through it all as I think it will help but I don't want to bring people down- everyone has their own problems going on and I'm aware that people...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks Bevvers! I know there is squillions of good stuff going on out there and I am grateful for the good things in my life, but when bad things are happening it's hard to see the positives! Things aren't really looking good for my Mum at the moment and I think it's a matter of time before the...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    I'd really love that hun! XxX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Nooooo Jay, it's lovely to have you here visiting me! I need the attention lol! You're right though, it's quite pleasant to go into town or to the cinema and not have the place teeming with kids! Only coz I'm not used to them though living in a quietish place and in a quietish household...
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Hi hun, so lovely to see you back! It's the only thing that matters! No beating yourself up now, just refocus and do what you know very well how to do! May I suggest that you look no further than your own thread for inspiration?! (Although looking at others can be inspiring too of course!) It's...
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Hi Donna, just checking in to say hi, but you don't seem to be in at the moment!! Hope you're managing to pull it back since Corfu, but if not, don't panic, it's never too late and we just want you back here inspiring us with your funny little anecdotes and mouthwatering food pics/ideas!! Hope...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks Honey, you've been doing a lot of catching up by the looks of it! My F-in-Law is OK as he can be- he's 87 and in a residential home but it looks like he might need more nursing care so I think this will need to be reviewed/his needs reassessed in the near future! Bernard's Mum is...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks lovely Kals!! XxXxX
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    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Hi Clairey, hope you've enjoyed the BH weekend! XxX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi hun, you're so loyal to your Minis pals and it's always so lovely to get a visit!! Thanks for popping by! I've run out of Earl Grey so I hope that Typhoo will suffice!! And there aren't any Kitkats this time, only Jaffa cakes so i'll arrange some on a plate for us!! In Exeter now but...
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Hey Donna, sounds like you had a great time! The 'cock pastitsada' doesn't sound very appetising though and the 'frog ****' cocktail sounds ropey, but otherwise the menu sounds delish!! You can shift those excess lbs quickly and the main thing is that you're going to class Thurs and nipping it...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hey Kals, thanks for popping in! I'll put the kettle on!! And I have some Kit-Kats in the cupboard- just one won't break the bank as they're only 5.5 syns each!! Mum not too bad thanks apart from the usual tiredness after chemo- her last blood test (CA125) came back high which is unusual for...
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    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Well that's what got you the job- you obviously have a great package to sell and your confidence is enviable! If people come across as confident the employer will have confidence that the candidate will be able to do the job! XXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Ya know what, the way things are going nowadays with jobs I think apprenticeships are the way to go! The boyfriend of one of my best friends is working for Ford in the engineering dept and is studying at the same time- he earns a modest wage now but in a couple of years should be on pretty good...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Aw thanks Ellebaby you're such a sweetie! As predicted I felt much more positive this morning apart from having to go to work, but being in work really does put things into perspective and most days I'm inspired by people who have big health problems and just get on with it! You also hear lots...
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    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Wow well done once again! You must come across fantastically in interview and have impressed them hugely to have been offered two jobs including one you really really wanted!! Congrats XXX Also congrats on the weight loss! XXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    I hope the plusses of the new job outweigh the minuses!! And you'll enjoy and appreciate those caravaning holidays all the more if you get less time off than you'd like! And go to more exotic places and have more spending money perhaps if you're on more money, or maybe you have to save for...
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    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Hey hun I just replied to your recent post on my own thread!!! But I'll say part of it again here, CONGRATS ON THE NEW JOB!!!!! Excellent news- really chuffed for you!!!!XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hey chick, thanks for your kind words!! Always working hard unfortunately lol!! But can't complain as just had a few days off in a row!! Had a wonderful weekend with my best friend from home who came up for the first time in absolutely years and brought her partner and 7 & 3 year olds!! It was...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks Bevvers for your message once again! Mum is in decent spirits and I'll just let her do what she's going to do anyway- that's the best way I think lol!!! Just posted on yours and DDSSSS fred!!!XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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    Gonnabesmall is gonnabesmaller x ;o)

    Wow that's so fantastic hun! You really wanted to be in that 9st range and you've finally done it! I strive to get there, but still have a stone to go would you believe!! I keep getting back to 10st 10 then go back up and finding it hard to get down past the 10st 10! Too much of a piggywiggy...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Hope you enjoy them- they are just sooo good!! And the best thing about reading them now is that you can go right the way through them and not lose momentum! I read them as they were being written and kept forgetting what had previously happened so had to re-read to recap!!XXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hey Bev, see, two days and I haven't even been on my own Fred (I've nicked that off you!!!) Mum is fighting fit thanks!! The chemo is still going- She's due to finish this course in October/November time I believe! I've lost track a bit this time because it's a bit different to last time- she...
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    HI hun, you may not see this until you get back but have a fab fab time!!!! And that was a brilliant loss to have before a holiday! At least it gives you that little bit of leeway, but I hope you're not too restrained on hols!!!! Look forward to hearing about it when you get back!!XXX
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    Gonnabesmall is gonnabesmaller x ;o)

    Lovely to hear from you hun! So sorry you've had a rocky time of it lately!! Hope all the kids are OK amd that you're looking after yourself! You must feel very sad about the tensions with your Mum- I wonder what is going on in her head to be reacting like this towards you! I hope you get to the...
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    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    Wow great loss hunny! That'll put a spring in your step for your interview tomorrow! I have everything crossed for you! XXX
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Great, I'm sure you'll love it! I'll be interested to hear your thoughts! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    It's amazing! Its one of those books that lure you in and you feel like you're there with the characters! I love historical fiction! I went to the island (Spinalonga) with my family when I was 13- it didn't mean anything to me when I was there but reading the book really brought it to life and I...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Ooh I've got that on mine hun! It has great reviews-perhaps I'll read it after Game of Thrones! Has anyone read Victoria Hislops latest 'The Thread'? I adored The Island and The Return and have The Thread lined up to read x
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hey hun, you're so lovely and thoughful popping by to see me, when I'm soooo rubbish at writing on my own Fred!!! HELLOO!!!! I'm just so happy hopping around to other peoples' Freds, I seem to forget about my own!! I suppose I never feel like I've got anything interesting to say for myself, and...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Well Moggie, and others who have read Game of Thrones, you'll be pleased to hear that following a shaky and unsure start, I'm now really getting into it!! I've only read 20% (Kindle lingo!) as I haven't had a lot of time to read lately, but as you know it's a long read! The characterisation is...
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    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    Glad you enjoyed it, and yaayyy to the app! Anything to make life easier innit!! XXX
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    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    Ooh don't worry about the detail- the fact is bit by bit the pounds will come off and those first few won't matter! How was the class hun? Was it one you'd been to before? Friendly? X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Me Before You has been my favourite book this year, and that's saying something as I've read some great ones! X
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    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    Ooh great news re the interview!! Sounds like you could do with a change!! Good luck! XXX
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Ooh u got me excited now! Thanks for the encouragement ! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Will do Moggie! Looking forward to getting to grips with it! Right now I feel like I've just started a new job, not knowing anyone or where anything is, or whether or not I'm going to settle in and enjoy it! Lol! xxx
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    Gonnabesmall is gonnabesmaller x ;o)

    Hi Leanne, hope you're OK as it's been a while since you posted and as Bev says we have missed you on the Dirty Girls thread! I hope your absence is a sign that all is well and that you're FAR too busy getting on with your life and enjoying yourself! You know where we all are of you need us xxxxxxx
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    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    You've hit the nail on the head with your description of the type of work stress we have! My hubby Dai's sounds very much like yours and his new line manager is a nightmare and doesn't appreciate how hard he works at all! He recently went off sick with a chest infection (he's prone to them...
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    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    How funny, we were typing at the same time! I see you've already made the decision re WW! Under normal circumstances I would frown upon you not coming back to SW!! But as you gave it a mention and explained yourself ill let you off (just this one time hehe!) XxxX
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    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    Hey Clairey, glad the funeral is out of the way for you and that Matt was next to you- must have been hard for you all! Sorry to hear you and hubby aren't all that set on sticking with JUDDD- and hope that what you decide on, in your case ?WW gives you the stability you're looking for! Sounds...
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    Tina's Trials in SW land!!

    Hi Tina, lovely to see you back! And congrats on that 6lb loss! You know you get great success when youre on it and your head is in the right place to deal with it! It's such a great feeling being in control isn't it! I wouldn't know that feeling in the last couple of weeks as have been a bit...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Lumpee SNAP! I've also just started Game of Thrones as so many people have raved about it! I must admit I'm a bit slow starting and think it'll take me a bit of time to get into the characters and genre but knowing me I'll be hooked before long! I can tell it's a long book as I'm only on 3% (on...
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Aww that's ok hun, no offence taken hehe! What a spoilt brat eh?! Yeah that's about right, it hits Mum like a ton of bricks about 3 days after each treatment! But she amazes me with her attitude and she just keeps on getting on with life- the question is how long she's able to carry on like...
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    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    All the best for the funeral tomorrow hun! It's going to be tough! They've promised sun so let's hope it shines for you all xxx
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Hi Donna, not sure if you saw my message yesterday as you replied to everyone else who posted but not meeeee! *sulks*!! Not that I'm in any way insecure or anything lol....!! I know I've been a bit rubbish at posting lately!! I bet you can't wait for Corfu! Just to have some sun will be...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    It's so great, and so moving, and I love the fact it's narrated by the grim reaper/death! Very original! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Hope you're enjoying The Book Thief hun! I was bowled over by it! XXX
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Love love lovin your Mr Grey!! Hope he works u really hard!! Laters baby!! X
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Hey Donna me luvvly! Just checkin in on you! I see you're doing superbly and your food is still so well planned and mouth watering!! Hope you're managing to keep your spirits up in this dismal weather - they say its set to change!! I really do hope so and sooooonnn!! Just come back from Mum n...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Ooh I've read that too! Really enjoyed it! As you say an easy light read! Also recently read The Perfect Location by Kate Forster- thoroughly enjoyed that too as it served the same purpose! I often alternate between heavier going stuff and light easy stuff just to mix things up a bit! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Glad you're enjoying reading!!! It's a wonderful way to relax and escape to another place and it's amazing what you learn from both fact and fiction!! A couple of my fave books recently (Google them to see if you fancy them).... -Into the Darkest Corner (Elizabeth Haynes) -Before I go to Sleep...
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    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    Thanks Claire- I look forward to seeing how you get on with it!! I'm sure it will work well for you and you sound like you have the whole system sussed and REALLY great news that it doesn't make you feel hungry!! It's something I could maybe try for a short time to boost losses if I've had an...
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    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    Hey Claire, I've been reading up on JUDDD and now know what it stands for at least lol!! I'm really interested in the whole concept, and it sounds pretty workable, although I guess you have to be quite careful to get the up days on the days you have things on- meals out etc, but I'm guessing the...
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    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    Hey hun, look what I miss when I don't spend much time on Minis these days lol!!! I've just been catching up on your news! Sorry the S&S plan didn't suit you in the end! I guess it served a purpose in the run up to Florida, and you were so looking forward to feeling great on your hols and I'm...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Aww thanks Kals n Claire!! Mwah mwah xxxx
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Thanks hun I look forward to it! Have you read them all? X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Thanks Chelle I think I will!! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Happened to me too last year! I found the Amazon customer service AMAZING! No questions asked, they just took my word for it and the next morning I had my new one with all my books transferred! I was dead impressed! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Hmmm decisions decisions...what do I read next ladies? Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, or The Thread by Victoria Hislop?! I loved Victoria Hislop's The Island and The Return, but I'm also intrigued as to the delights of Martin's world as I've heard such good things but it's a big read...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi folks, incase anyone's reading, (and I don't blame you if you're not as I'm terrible at keeping up my own diary espesh as I'm not doing food diaries at the moment-slap wrists-but am on plan and losing so that's the main thing!) I lost 1.5lb this week! Yaaayy! Will update stats on profile and...
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Hey Donna, just checking in- I don't spend nearly enough time here as i should these days and then I have to do some serious catching up all in one go!! You're still doing fab I see! Don't worry about this week's STS- you can nip that in the bud easily by next WI! And your food is still amazing...
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    Red Riding Hood diary take two - deliver the picnic basket don't eat it!

    Hey Red, just catching up! How are you doing? Busy bee by the looks of it!! Good to see you're on plan though and OVER 2 flippin stone lighter!! You're doing amazingly well!! Hope your spirits have lifted and you're ready to take on the world again!XXX
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    What have you just eaten??

    Hey Kals hunny! Lebanese eggs on toast sounds amazing!! How do you do it? XXX
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I read Love...From Both Sides Too! It's hysterical! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I know, the joys of the Kindle!! You can get away with anything!! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm reading the last of the Steig Larssons- The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest. Such good writing and very exciting! Can't believe I didn't read the second and third 3 years ago when I read T.G.W.T.D.T! Despite having to get your head around all the names ending in 'sson', they're just so good! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Hehe I was exactly the same!! Compulsive reading!! X
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    I'm good thanks, and actually Mum's not too bad this week! She went on a day trip to Sidmouth on her own the other day and was feeling much better, 4 days after chemo, so she's still getting on with things and life and stuff!!! She has another week of freedom before the onslaught continues...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Ooh thanks Kals!! Lovely snuggly hug!! I enjoyed that!! How are you doodlin? XXX
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Quite right!! I could EASILY eat the whole box, which would kind of be defeating the point wouldn't it lol! Gorgeous little specimens!! Thanks for your reply! Well you keep up the good work of planning, making, and posting pics and recipes as its definitely going to help both yourself and...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hey hunny, reply on your fred xxxxxx
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Weyhey whoohoo!! Another 2lb bites the dust! This is fab news hun, well done on being brilliant!! XXX
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    Red Riding Hood diary take two - deliver the picnic basket don't eat it!

    Hi there Melissa, sorry I've been a naughty Minner and havent spent much time at all here catching up with my fave people or posting food diaries!! Sorry you were feeling below par but I hope it was very transient and that things have turned around for you!! I hate those days when everything...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Yes I know what you mean, but I urge you to try again as its amazing! Or just watch the movie lol..x
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I have to admit, I found the first bit murder to get through, the bit that banged on about Swedish economics! I also had to give it a couple of tries, but once the key plot started, a few chapters in, I was hooked!! X
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Hiiii Donnaaaa!! Just catching up a bit on this crazy cats forum! I have to say that you Donna are my favourite poster at the moment! It's all just so entertaining!! Loving the food photos and recipes for a start! You are such a great cook, I don't even have to taste them to discover this fact...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Kindles rock!! Thanks for your kind words of support Claire! Ooh Florida yes of course! Glad you enjoyed it! And glad you've decided to book again! It's good to have things to look forward to, especially when you know the place and how much you've already enjoyed it! XXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Haha the truth is I don't know what my mum would think and quite frankly I'm not sure if I want to take the risk! I certainly don't fancy a conversation about it with her so best avoided lol xxx
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Thoroughly enjoying The Girl Who Played With Fire! Can't believe I didn't read.it 3 years ago when I read Dragon Tattoo! Theyre so gripping!
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi ladies and thanks for your general loveliness and concern!! Mum coping with it all well but STILL refuses to rest when her body tells her to! Sometimes she has no choice and then gives in to it but she keeps on going like a trojan! I hope this fighting spirit stands her in good stead rather...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks lovely ladies!! Mum had more chemo on Tues and a CT scan on Wed so waiting for results on that! They prob won't do anything different than current treatment plan but it'll be interesting to see extent of disease and where we're at! Shes exhausted but EXTREMELY bad at allowing herself to...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Finished The Book Thief- thoroughly recommended!! After the heavy and difficult subject matter I'm now onto some light chicklit in a book called The Perfect Location by Kate Forster- easy reading before I read the second and third of Steig Larsson's trilogy (The Girl Who Played With Fire and The...
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Hey Donna, just checkin in to say hiiiii!! You're doing great and your food is looking and inspiring and gorgeous as usual!! You're having great losses and don't let that BBQ moment throw you- it was just one day and as you said yourself, that's life!! Important to have little blowouts now and...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I thoroughly recommend it! It's very clever and unusual! The narrator of the book is 'death/the grim reaper' which adds a creative twist! I feel your pain! I can never understand people who read a book more than once (much as I'd love to) as there are just so many I want to read and that's just...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak! It's a cracker - very sad but beautifully written x
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    I know that you daft begger!! Hugs back atchya! And well done on the loss again! XXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi ladies, Bev, Melissa, Donna, Kals The support means so much to me! I've already posted on your individual freds but you guys are all such lovely ladies and great pals!! Sorry I have abandoned ship over the past few weeks!! Back on track now though and food diaries to follow also this week to...
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Hey Donna, thanks so much for your messages of support!!! I was so touched to read what you said about you and your Mum lighting candles for my Mum!! That kind of thing means so much and as they say in Tesco, every little helps!! Thank you thank you thank you!! The folks are in Portugal at the...
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    Red Riding Hood diary take two - deliver the picnic basket don't eat it!

    Hey Red, sooooo pleased to be back in the loop!! Thanks for your messages of support! I'm back in business!!! Your food is looking delicious as usual and I see you've now lost 16 lb!!!! This is amazing in a fairly short amount of time!! Congrats to you- you must be really feeling the benefits...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm thoroughly enjoying Call the Midwife!! Such an interesting insight into 1950s post war London and the terrible living conditions in the Docklands area! Some really humerous bits too! I missed the televised series and was then delighted to see that it was being repeated so I enjoyed watching...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I enjoyed The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and now I'm onto Call The Midwife which is proving to be a fascinating and educational read! X
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks lovely ladies!! Hope all going ticketyboo with babybearbump Ellekins! XXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hey Bev, Red, Kals and Donna! Thanks so much for your messages! Things have been hectic to say the least! I've just worked 6 nights and 1 long day in the last 8 days and in the middle of it Mum was admitted to hospital as became poorly as a result of her haemoglobin and platelets dropping...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Yep! Brilliant! There was a time a few weeks ago when we couldn't shut up about them lol xxx
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Ooh I look forward to it! Thanks hun xxx
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Oh and I'm also desperate to read The Book Thief which has been beckoning me for ages!! X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I know, my list is getting bigger and I already have tons of books on my Kindle! I keep adding to it but don't actually need to, but don't want to miss out on something epic that others are enjoying! I have Game Of Thrones lined up so look forward to getting my teeth into them! But before I do I...
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    Red Riding Hood diary take two - deliver the picnic basket don't eat it!

    Blimey, there's no stopping you is there!! Stone award and 4lb a week for 4 weeks! Couldn't be happier for you! Are you feeling a big difference now in your clothes and general wellbeing? You must have gone down a size and be fitting into some of the things you had before that had got a bit on...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Hi Claire, welcome! This is an excellent place to hang out as its so interesting to see what other people are reading and recommending! Everyones' tastes vary so much which makes it all the better for it!! Which leads me on to say what I've been up to! I finished the Shades Of Grey trilogy and...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Thanks DM! Shes a little more upbeat than she was the other day- I took her to chemo today and she's taking it all in her stride even though the prognosis isn't good! X
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    You and your food pics are amazing!! Looks lovely hun! X
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    Red Riding Hood diary take two - deliver the picnic basket don't eat it!

    Hey hun, here I am! Just replied to you on my thread- thanks for popping by!! In addition what I've already said, well done again on your fantastic 12lb in 3 weeks loss! You must feel a real boost having had such a head start- you've really broken the back of it and all you need to do now is...
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi Red, how strange, I was just going to visit you on your thread, as I've been a bit neglectful of other Minners lately and here you are popping in to see me!! How's tricks Chica? Looks like you're doing fantastically, and you seem to be really embracing it again! Inspiring as ever!! Yes Mum...
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    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Hey Donna, just popping in as I've been quite neglectful when it comes to other people's diaries which is very naughty and rude of me because everyone has been so thoughtful and supportive with matters of the Mum kind!! I'm very proud of you for how you're doing and how you're embracing the...
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    completly syn free snacks.

    This is a wonderful thread idea! Even after 2 1/2 years following SW I'm always on the hunt for new ideas for snacks! I think we all get those snacky moments where we'll do anything to track down something that hits the spot! XXX
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Thanks Donna! Fingers and toes crossed! XXX
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Ha, your big little brother! I like that! I also seem to read faster on the Kindle than I used to with 'real life books', unless it's because I just read more now and the practice is making me faster!! Well done on making a big dent in that weight gain! I think it's ok to gain as long as it's...
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